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11789 Azalea Garden Way, Rancho Cordova, Ca (10:00 AM - December 4, 2017)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The mesh fencing as well as the rod iron fencing are not self closing self latching. Recommend minor repair to accommodate this requirement.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $250

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 37' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface was checked, and it was found that the plaster was in fair condition. Several areas of discoloration due to mismanagement of water chemistry. Most visual issues can be corrected with water treatment ($250) or acid wash ($500).

Also note during time of inspection there were high winds and low light which made viewing the plaster more difficult.

Tile Condition: Good$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 145
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water has high chlorine and high cynuric acid, both can be reduced, but both should lower naturally in the next 1 - 3 months.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $670

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 4 main drains
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 5x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two skimmers installed both of which have parts that need replacement the skimmer float and float o ring ($225).

There are eight main drain covers that should be replaced with VGBA compliant covers for safety ($55x8 or approx $450)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend maintaining this unit ($205) - tail, wheel bearings, tires, hose, etc.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in working condition the float however should be replaced soon ($10).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2115

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

There are two upgrades halogen colored pool lights installed neither are turning on or functioning I do not believe both are bad however to replace both with new LED standard expect a cost of $2100 vs 1 at $1205 Installed. Or $575 for a standard white light.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years (new bulb)
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 420
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is a great working filter however the filter elements need to be cleaned ($85) and or replaced ($355). Recommend checking filters when cleaning.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$255

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good working condition however the pump basket needs to be replaced and the impeller needs to be cleaned ($255) before it should be used again as it is only pumping 10-40% if it’s water due to its impacted impeller.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor (Recommend Hose Replacement / Connection Fittings) $210$210

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump needs it hoses to be resealed at both connection point.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump has a leaky shaft seal in in order to repair or replace the shaft seal recommend service ($255). Also note the motor has another 1-48 months of life left before replacement will be required ($555) due to condition.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump has a leaky shaft seal in in order to repair or replace the shaft seal recommend service ($255). Also note the motor has another 1-48 months of life left before replacement will be required ($555) due to condition.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Not GFCI Compliant, recommend replacement
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This timer is in working condition. All sensors are working. It functions the solar as well as all other aspects of the pool.

The chlorinator shows low salt (400ppm) however due to low water temp this is not accurate, and will not be accurate for another 1 - 3 months or until the water temp is above 58 degrees.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt cell is older than 5 years. Cells last 3 - 7 years before replacement is necessary ($555). Due to low water temp cell will not function, wait for 58+ water temp.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$1055

Overall Details

The pool plumbing as well as all valves need service recommend repainting the pad and servicing all check valve o rings ($1075).


Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4025Est. Totals


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